I'm working on a bathroom remodel (necessitated by a failing sub-floor, but that is neither here nor there), and PEX has been recommended either to completely replace the affected plumbing or at least for any pipes that have to be moved.
That means, for instance, providing the toilet supply in PEX.
I've got the pipe, I've got the tools, I've got the connectors, and I've got a very uncomfortable feeling from the idea of that hose coming through the wall to the cut-off valve being able to flop around like a dead fish: I'm used to PVC or galvanized steel piping which provides a reasonably solid base for that value.
Am I overreacting or is there some trick I should know for mounting this in a solid way?
Best Answer
You need a pex stub-out bracket that attaches to the studs:
And a 90 pex support that attaches to the bracket:
It would be nice to have a sleeve and a escutcheon:
Your PEX will still be a little wobbly, but connecting it directly to the toilet valve is considered by many to a better solution than using a copper stub-out, because there is no fitting behind the wall. Anyway, PEX is pretty tough.